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Marmion Academy appoints new headmaster

AURORA—Abbot John Brahill OSB, president of Marmion Academy in Aurora, recently announced that Anthony Tinerella, a 1984 Marmion graduate, …

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Kane County Bar Foundation announces law school scholarships

KANE COUNTY—The Kane County Bar Foundation is currently accepting applications for law school scholarships

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KC Health Dept. officially files for accreditation

ILLINOIS—With the help of Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. LaMar Hasbrouck and Kane County Board Chairman Chris Lauzen, the Kane County Health Department officially submitted its documentation needed for national accreditation during a recent ceremony.

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Township Board, residents clash over handling of former supervisor

SUGAR GROVE—The Sugar Grove Township meeting room on Monday was filled with approximately 35 community members—many of whom stood during public comment and spoke in defense of former township supervisor …

April 5th, 2013 | | 6 comments | Continued

Allergic to eggs? Try these ‘eggcellent’ ways to celebrate Easter and Passover

NORTH AURORA—Easter and Passover traditions often include eggs, either as part of a fun holiday activity or a recipe.

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Illinois Farm Bureau, IDOT and state police partner to launch statewide rural safe driving campaign

BLOOMINGTON, ILL.—Since 2008, roadway collisions have been the second leading cause of Illinois farm-related deaths.

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School Board discusses charter school concerns

KANELAND—The Kaneland School Board on Monday held a public hearing on the charter school proposal submitted to the district by Virtual Learning Solutions (VLS). The board was also given a proposal presentation by a representative from K12, a management company that is seeking partnership with VLS.

March 22nd, 2013 | | Comments Off | Continued

Blackberry Township asks for more money for roads

ELBURN—Blackberry Township Road Commissioner Rod Feece during Monday’s Village Board meeting made a plea for a referendum vote to increase the property tax levy for township roads.

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Local couple re-launches The Lodge on 64

WASCO—The timing was perfect for husband-and-wife entrepreneur team Aaron and Kristie Perez as they were presented in late 2012 with the opportunity to become owners of The Lodge on 64 (formally known as Niko’s Lodge).

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Fagel to run as write-in candidate

Rob Roy Drainage District No. 2 president seeks Sugar Grove Township Board seat
SUGAR GROVE—Mike Fagel has spent the past four years actively engaged in Rob Roy Drainage District No. 2, spending countless hours trying to “do the right thing” while acting in the role of a public servant.

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Village budget process may be affected by state financial problems

ELBURN—If Illinois Gov. Quinn is successful, Elburn and other Illinois municipalities will see a decrease in their share of the state income taxes in the coming fiscal year.

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Marmion Academy Math Team State qualifiers for 7th consecutive year

NAPERVILLE, ILL.—The Marmion Academy Math Team competed in the ICTM Regional Competition at North Central College on Feb. 23. The team finished in second place in the Regional, losing only to five-time state champion University of Chicago Lab School.

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DeKane Equipment Corp. celebrates 40th anniversary

BIG ROCK—In 1972, Hinckley-Big Rock High School junior Russell Ruh, commonly known as Russ, was hired by partners Robert Hardekopf and Merle Thorson to work in the Service Department of Big Rock Implement Company.

March 8th, 2013 | | Comments Off | Continued

Up in flames

Hintzsche loses maintenance building in fire
TROXEL—Kaneville Fire Protection District firefighters on Tuesday evening were dispatched to Hintzsche Fertilizer, 2S181 County Line Road, on a report of a possible structure fire.

March 1st, 2013 | | Comments Off | Continued

Sen. Oberweis comments on Gov. Quinn’s ‘State of the State’ speech

SPRINGFIELD—State Sen. Jim Oberweis (R-Sugar Grove) issued a statement regarding Gov. Pat Quinn’s “State of the State” speech, presented to a joint session of Illinois lawmakers Feb. 6 in the chambers of the House of Representatives.

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Jeffers named KCHD executive director

KANE COUNTY—The Kane County Board on Feb. 13 appointed Barbara Jeffers, MPH, the permanent executive director of the Health Department.

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Kane County Sheriff, DEA hosts prescription drug seminar at KHS

KANE COUNTY—Members of the Kane County Sheriff’s Office and DEA presented a seminar on the illegal use of prescription drugs on Feb. 13 at Kaneland High School.

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Illinois Sheriffs’ Association Scholarship

KANE COUNTY—Kane County Sheriff Pat Perez will award one scholarship to a Kane County resident in the amount of $500.

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Better Business Bureau offers tips to help protect against identity theft

CHICAGO—Some Hollywood movies portray identity theft as a comical occurrence. However, in reality, being a victim of identity theft can have large financial consequences.

February 8th, 2013 | | Comments Off | Continued

Soccer club serves community

Kaneland—Several members of the boys Kaneland United Soccer Club (KUSC) spent part of a recent weekend helping the residents and staff at Wayside Cross Ministries in Aurora on Jan. 19.

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Illinois sees home sales increase in December 2012

SPRINGFIELD—Illinois home sales increased 15.2 percent over previous-year levels in December 2012, and median prices increased by 5.6 percent, according to the Illinois Association of REALTORS.

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Local teens receive Brattin Civic Youth Award

AURORA—Last December marked a significant month for Sugar Grove resident and Rosary High School junior Julia Hoyda.

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HorsePower fundraiser a hit

ST. CHARLES—A fundraiser for HorsePower Therapeutic Riding was held at St. Charles Bowl on Saturday.

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Lighting the night sky

Montgomery neighborhood lights lanterns for Newtown victims
MONTGOMERY—Just a few days prior to Christmas, a neighborhood in Montgomery held a memorial for the 26 victims who lost their lives in the Sandy Hook Elementary shooting that occurred on Dec. 14.

January 23rd, 2013 | | Comments Off | Continued

Three subjects charged with reckless conduct for BB pistol shooting near Sugar Grove

KANE COUNTY—The Kane County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an incident in which subjects traveling in a car used a BB pistol to shoot at subjects in another car.

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Marmion Academy to induct three members into its Athletic Hall of Fame

AURORA—Marmion Academy will induct three new members into its Athletic Hall of Fame on Saturday, Feb. 9.

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Oberweis sworn in as 25th District senator

SPRINGFIELD—Jim Oberweis of Sugar Grove was sworn in as the state senator for the 25th District during inaugural ceremonies on Jan. 9 in the Senate Chambers.

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Don’t delay, test for radon today

KANE COUNTY—January is National Radon Action Month, and the Kane County Health Department, in conjunction with the Kane County Healthy Places Coalition, recommends that now is a good time to test your home for the presence of radon.

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Winter 2012 statistics

CHAMPAIGN, ILL.—The year 2012 will long be remembered for a drought and exceptionally warm temperatures.

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Adult Literacy Project seeks volunteer tutors

AURORA—Waubonsee Community College’s Adult Literacy Project is seeking volunteers to tutor adult students in reading, writing and speaking English, as well as math and other basic skills.

January 12th, 2013 | | Comments Off | Continued

Oswego man arrested for attempted sexual abuse in Sugar Grove

SUGAR GROVE—Jeffery D. Bernard, 51, of the 100 Block of St. George Lane in Oswego, was taken into custody by U.S. Marshals on Tuesday.

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